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Hi, we're Online Optimism. What's your name?*
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What's Your Email?*
So important we'll need you to confirm it too!
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Phone Number?*
Which Specialist Position Are You Applying For?*
We are currently only seeking applicants for our Social Media and Digital Design Specializations.
Let's get to know you! What's your LinkedIn URL or personal website?*
Will You Be in New Orleans from January - May, 2019?*
Specialists are required to be in office nearly all of the time.
- Yes
- No, but excited to possibly move.
What times are you available to work this Spring?*
Preference is given to those that can work closer to a full time schedule. We will consider all applicants who can work 30 - 40 hours per week. We prefer at least 3 full days a week, but are open to half-days (9-1 or 1-5) or different arrangements for the right candidate. For Specialists, our office is open from 9-5, Monday through Friday.
What's your life like currently, education/work related?*
A couple sentences will be fine.
Why do you want to be a Specialist at Online Optimism?
Please tell us about a superb piece of content marketing put out by a company in 2018 and why it was so exceptional.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
A company comes to you, and says their website isn't appearing high on Google. What are 3 things you might check for on their site?
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Why might an online retailer selling shoes choose to use Google advertisements over social media advertisements?
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
A company comes to us saying they've sent 500 users to a landing page, but no one has filled out a form on the page. What are some things you'd check the page for to try to improve performance?
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about an amazing piece of social media marketing put out by a company in 2018, and why it was so good.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about a beautiful digital design you've seen created in 2018, and why it was so effective.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about a beautiful website you've seen in 2018, and why it was so effective.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please list any marketing / design tools you have experience with.
If you have certifications, here's where to put them.
We love files! See below for what to upload here.
We require you to upload a resume.

For digital design applicants, we require a portfolio as well. If your portfolio is not available on your website, please upload it here.

There is no need to write a cover letter, so don't worry about one - the answers above will suffice!

Of course, we also accept GIFs. They won't affect your chances, but who doesn't love receiving GIFs?

10 file & 50 MB maximum. If the file uploader gives you trouble, you can also email your items to specialistfiles@onlineoptimism.com with your name and we'll add them to your application manually.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, xls, gif, jpeg, webm.
If you don't make the cut this time, want to be notified about future opportunities?*
No hard feelings if it's a no, promise!
- Yes, email me future internships & career openings.
- Yes, but I only want to hear about careers (not Specialist positions.)
- No thanks, this is the only opportunity I wanted.
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